The latest Jump Showdown update completes Guts’ base moveset with the addition of the new Metal Piercer move, featuring a forward lunge swing and follow-up thrust. The update also introduces a crossover event featuring classic Fortnite items like the Boogie Bomb, Impulse Grenade, and standard Grenade. Players can test these additions in combat to extend combo sequences and disrupt opponents.
New Update Overview & Item Stats
The mini-update brings balance updates, Guts’ final base move, and several event tools. Below is a breakdown of the new abilities and items introduced in this release:
| Ability / Item | Type | Description & Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Piercer | Guts Ability (Move 3/4) | Forward lunge swing into a piercing thrust followup. Excellent for closing distance and starting combos. |
| Boogie Bomb | Event Throwable | Forces targets (and nearby players) into an uncancelable dancing animation upon detonation. |
| Impulse Grenade | Event Throwable | Launches nearby entities into the air and triggers a ragdoll state upon blast. |
| Grenade | Event Throwable | Deals 40% base damage on a point-blank direct hit. |
1. Master Guts’ New Metal Piercer Move
Guts’ base kit has been adjusted and finalized with the introduction of Metal Piercer. When activated, Guts lunges forward with a heavy sword swing. Quickly inputting the follow-up command executes a piercing strike that breaks through defenses and keeps opponents trapped in hitstun.
To use Metal Piercer effectively, track enemy movements and flick your camera toward your target during the forward lunge. Shown at 00:51 in JustVision’s video.
2. Utilize the Fortnite Crossover Items
The event adds three throwable items inspired by Fortnite, designed for crowd control and heavy bursts of damage in both casual and public server matches:
- Boogie Bomb: Throw this item at an enemy to disable their attacks and force them to dance. Keep in mind that proximity effects apply to yourself as well. Shown at 01:34 in JustVision’s video.
- Impulse Grenade: Use this grenade defensively to push aggressive opponents away or throw it beneath your feet for rapid repositioning across the map. Shown at 02:01 in JustVision’s video.
- Grenade: Deals heavy point-blank explosive damage up to 40% of an opponent’s health bar. Aim direct hits while targets are stunned. Shown at 02:30 in JustVision’s video.
3. Execute Base Moveset Combos in Public Servers
With Guts’ full move set active, players can utilize high-mobility aerial launches and down slams into Metal Piercer for optimal damage output:
- Initiate combat using basic M1 auto-attacks to catch the opponent.
- Follow up with basic attacks into an aerial down-slam or front-dash thrust to maintain continuous pressure. Shown at 04:32 in JustVision’s video.
- Activate Metal Piercer right after a knockback or down-slam to instantly close distance before the enemy recovers, stringing together four additional M1s. Shown at 06:53 in JustVision’s video.
